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COVID-19 Phenotypes - Implications for Respiratory Support Management

L Phenotype
 - Low Elastcnce (High Compliance)
 - Low
COVID-19 Phenotypes ... Respiratory Support Management ... Low Ventilation Perfusion ... Right-to-Left Shunt ... author-proof.pdf #COVID19
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... 1) or anatomic shunt ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... scanning or pulmonary
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
(assumes Room Air ... Right to Left Shunt ... - Anatomic Shunt ... - Physiologic Shunt ... Disease and more • Diffusion
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... tolerating forced air ... noise → check air ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Nonrebreather Mask ... entrainment of room air ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... Equipment #Devices #Management
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... aka Hudson's Mask ... oxygen ambient air ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Protocol for Donning PPE

Put on special work clothes and work shoes • Wash hands~ Put on
medical protective mask ... shield/powered air-purifying ... gloves FAHZU COVID ... On #Checklist #Management ... #COVID19 #SARSCoV2
Protocol for Doffing PPE

Wash hands and remove visible bodily fluids/blood contaminants on the outer surfaces at
Remove powered air-purifying ... /mask (if used) ... area FAHZU COVID ... Removal #Checklist #Management ... #COVID19 #SARSCoV2
COVID-19 Related Personal Protection Management 

Level I protection 
 • Disposable surgical cap
 • Disposable surgical
COVID-19 Related ... Personal Protection Management ... devices or powered air-purifying ... respirator FAHZU COVID ... PersonalProtectiveEquipment #Levels #Management
Awake Proning Instructions for Patients

Try to avoid lying flat on your back, instead lay on your
body get more air ... Westafer, DO, MPH, MS ... PatientInfo #Prone #Management ... #COVID19 #Coronavirus